Giftrap – a bi-monthly member’s magazine published by the Australian Gift & Homewares Association – has published an article with tips on how to negotiate rent with landlords… and the role of pop-ups “as an interim measure to fill a currently unused space”

This uber-cool magazine asked for our comments on the emerging world of pop-up retail. The “raw / real / edgy” Renegade Collective (based in Sydney, at home around the globe) follows the “game changers, thought leaders, rule breakers and style makers” – just celebrating issue #8 (now in 3500+ newsstands across 21 countries – that’s an awesome achievement in their first 12 months !)

SmartCompany chats with instant retail on opportunities for online retailers to engage with their customers, take advantage of the peak sales seasons – exactly what Etsy is doing in Sydney this month !

The Australian Retail Association’sannual Australian Retail Awards were announced today – 23rd July. Melbourne’s instant retail had submitted for The Realise Group Australian Retail Innovator of the Year Award – and was acknowledged as a Finalist along with bankwest and Webstore. 2013 winner was Brava Sport – for their unique approach to “supporting” women in their choice of sports bras…

Finalists, runners-up and winners in all categories were mentioned by Inside Retail